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White Oak
A ruggedly handsome wood with saddle-tan color and a humble grain texture that’s right at home in projects with unique designs. White oak is tough and especially good for exterior projects.
Length: 8-10′
Thickness: 4/4, 6/4, 8/4
Length: 8-10′
Thickness: 4/4
- Common Name(s): White Oak
- Scientific Name: Quercus alba
- Distribution: Eastern United States
- Tree Size: 65-85 ft (20-25 m) tall, 3-4 ft (1-1.2 m) trunk diameter
- Average Dried Weight: 47.0 lbs/ft³ (755 kg/m³)
- Janka Hardness: 1,350 lbf (5,990 N)
- Crushing Strength: 7,370 lbf/in² (50.8 MPa)
Heartwood: Light to medium brown, commonly with an olive cast.
Sapwood: Paler, not always sharply demarcated from heartwood.
Grain: Straight with a coarse, uneven texture.
Texture: Coarse with a medium natural luster.
Rated as very durable and frequently used in boatbuilding and tight cooperage applications.
Produces good results with hand and machine tools. Has moderately high shrinkage values resulting in mediocre dimensional stability, especially in flatsawn boards. Can react with iron (particularly when wet) and cause staining and discoloration. Responds well to steam-bending. Glues, stains, and finishes well.
- Cabinetry
- Furniture
- Interior trim
- Flooring
- Boatbuilding
- Barrels
- Veneer
Strong, beautiful, rot-resistant, easy to work, and economical: White Oak represents an exceptional value to woodworkers. It’s no wonder that the wood is so widely used in cabinet and furniture making.